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European stocks close mixed and Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors assess renewed Middle East hostilities
8 Sep 2026
European stocks ended Monday’s session in mixed territory after Asia-Pacific markets broadly rose, with investor attention focused on the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war. The pan-European Stoxx 600 benchmark closed just below the flatline. France’s CAC 40 led…
Read moreSantos boosts stake in $19.5b Papua LNG project
8 Sep 2026
Santos will proceed later this year to build a $19.5 billion LNG project in Papua New Guinea after its French partner TotalEnergies announced a suite of deals that include Australian second-largest oil and gas company…
Read moreStocks making the biggest moves after hours: American Eagle, Salesforce, C3.ai, Gitlab and more
Check out the companies making headlines after hours. American Eagle Outfitters — The clothing retailer surged almost 24% in extended trading. American Eagle Outfitters topped expectations in the second quarter thanks to a partnership with actress Sydney Sweeney…
Government debt months away from $1trn, but nobody is panicking (yet)
The federal government’s total borrowings will cross the $1 trillion mark for the first time within months, with fund managers expecting a bigger debt pile will not be a negative but instead attract more bond…
Bond markets are flashing red at a risky time for investors
It’s carried global markets for more than a year. But is the mighty Nvidia showing signs of strain? The chipmaker fell another 2 per cent on Tuesday night and is down almost 6 per cent since delivering…
ASX to rise as bonds rebound; Alphabet lifts market
Australian shares are poised to rise as the sharemarket and bonds rebounded after a day of volatility Market highlights Bonds rebounded after a weaker-than-expected Labour Department report on July jobs caused traders to almost fully…
Stock futures are little changed after Alphabet rally boosts S&P 500, Nasdaq: Live updates
U.S. stock futures were little changed on Wednesday night, following Alphabet’s rally, which lifted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite even as growing fears around the economy weighed on equities. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures…
Amazon cracks down on Prime free shipping sharing
Amazon is eliminating a program that allows members of its Prime subscription program to share free shipping benefits with people outside their household. The company began notifying users in recent days that it plans to end…
Platinum client pulls $580m ahead of L1 merger
ASX-listed fund manager Platinum Asset Management has reported that a large client will pull $580 million from its managed funds, just weeks before it is due to merge with L1 Capital. The redemption, which is…
The most bought small-cap stock of the last year soars 120pc
DroneShield, a buzzy anti-drone technology manufacturer that has captured the attention of local fund managers, has pipped hot technology and uranium stocks to become the most bought small cap of the last year. DroneShield’s share…
ASX to fall; Nvidia dips as Wall St extends losses
Australian shares are poised to drop after Wall Street extended losses from Friday after a long weekend. The 10-year yield rose to 4.26 per cent, adding to pressure on Wall Street. Europe’s bond market reached…
Stock futures edge higher after Google avoids harsh antitrust penalty: Live updates
Stock futures edged higher Tuesday night after a federal court decision in an Alphabet antitrust case fueled optimism that the tech giants will be able to weather regulatory threats. S&P 500 futures rose 0.3%, while Nasdaq-100 futures jumped by 0.4%. Futures…